Billy Nichols

Billy Nichols

1938-2016

Memorial services for Billy Ray Nichols, 77, Canton, were held Jan. 16, 2016, at Hilliard Funeral Home with Bro. Marshall Wesson officiating.

Mr. Nichols died Jan. 13, 2016, in Tyler.

He was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Dalton, Okla. to the late Tom Nichols and Bessie McNeil Nichols. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Wilma Foster (his twin), Paulette Barrett, Leona Hunter, Patsy Thomas and Hazel Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Nichols of Canton; son, Chad Nichols of Dallas; three brothers, Lee Nichols and wife, Evelyn of Garland, Jack Nichols of Nevada and Butch Nichols of Rowlett; and two sisters, Mildred Woods of Garland and Pauline Dalton of Phoenix, Ariz.